Poulan 966423701 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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S Direct m aterial discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
S Be attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain a nd
other hidden hazards.
S Make sure the rotor will spin f reely before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
S Ifthe rotorwillnot rotatefreely duetofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury .
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine,disconnectspark plugandinspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
S Never attempt to use thesnowthrower ona
roof.
S Never operate the snowthrower n e ar win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
S Never discharge snow ontopublic roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
S Letsnowthrowerrunfor afew minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
S Know how to stop quickly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps toensure your unitis properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for dam age. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuelor oil residue onmuffler isnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING PRUNER OR LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the uniton aflat surface for
stability.
NOTE: The pruner attachment connects to
the engineend shaft through use ofa coupler
system. For extra reach, the extension shaft
(included) can be used.
1. Loosen the couplers on the extension
shaft andontheengine endshaft b yturn-
ing the knobs counterclockwise.
Shipping
protector
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Removethe shaft cap fromthe prunerat-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler on
extension shaft.
5. Pushtheattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
6. Repeatsteps to attach extension shaft to
coupler on engine end shaft.
NOTE: DO NOT use e xtension shaft with
line trimmer attachment.
7. Before using the unit, tighten both knobs
securely by turning clockwise.
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release buttonis locked in theprimary hole of
both couplers and the knobs are securely
tightened before operating the unit. U sing the
wrong holes could lead toserious injury or dam-
age to t he un it.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole